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No anchor stopped to express opinion: Firdous

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that no TV anchor has been stopped to express his/her opinion.

Published 29 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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SU holds seminar on 'Writing of History and Society'

Annals encompassing popular characters, incidents, themes, folklore, social features, economic profiling, public sentiment, culture, civilization and contribution of common man to society alone qualify as an authentic version of history. Mere glorificatio

Published 29 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Remand of Khaqan, Miftah & ex-MD PSO extended till November 19

The Accountability Court Monday extended judicial remand of former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, former finance minister Miftah Ismail and ex-managing director (MD) Pakistan State Oil (PSO) Sheikh Imran-ul-Haque till November 19 in the liquefied na

Published 29 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Khalilzad arrives to hold consultations on Afghan peace process

United States Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad arrived here on Monday to hold consultations with civil and military leadership for possible revival of Afghan peace process.

Published 29 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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CEAD starts new academic year

The new academic year at Centre of Excellence in Art and Design (CEAD), Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET) Jamshoro started with zeals. An orientation and welcome ceremony was held in honour of new batch on its arrival at the Centre.

Published 29 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Efforts made to smear judge's reputation: counsel

Calculated and concerted efforts were made to smear the reputation of Justice Qazi Faez as the contents of the Presidential Reference were leaked to media before it reached the apex court judge.

Published 29 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Ban on Ansar-ul-Islam: IHC summons official of Interior Ministry

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Monday summoned an official of Interior Ministry regarding a petition of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam - Fazl (JUI-F) challenging the government's decision of banning its volunteer group Ansar-ul-Islam.

Published 29 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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PM orders strict action against criminals

Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday directed strict action against criminal elements and also made it clear that the government will back the officials in case they face any 'pressure.'

Published 29 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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TEVTA signs MoU for economic growth of rural youth

Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA), Bargad and Oxfam in Pakistan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today under Empower Youth for Work (EYW) Project. The overall objective of the MoU is skill development and promulgation

Published 29 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Arrest warrants of Salman Shahbaz issued

An accountability court on Monday issued perpetual arrest warrants of Salman Shahbaz, son of leader of opposition in National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had completed its process to declare him proclaimed offender in

Published 29 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Chaudhry Sugar Mills case: NAB opposes bail plea of Maryam

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Monday opposed the merits of bail petition of Maryam Nawaz before the Lahore High Court in Chaudhry Sugar Mills (CSM) case and said she could flee the country or go underground if released on bail.

Published 29 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Buzdar felicitates Turkey on national day

Felicitating the President and the people of Turkey on their national day, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said that Pakistan-Turkish friendship is going stronger day by day as the people are tied with each other in strong relations of brotherho

Published 29 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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EU approves Brexit delay until Jan 31 as PM Johnson pursues election

The European Union on Monday agreed to a potential three-month Brexit delay that Prime Minister Boris Johnson had vowed never to request, as Johnson sought a snap election to secure a majority capable of passing his divorce deal.

Published 29 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Hollywood mogul Robert Evans dies

Legendary Hollywood movie mogul Robert Evans, who oversaw 1970s classics "The Godfather" and "Chinatown," has died aged 89. A larger-than-life figure, Evans was known in Tinseltown both for saving Paramount Pictures by greenlighting a string of hits, and

Published 29 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Instagram bans fictional snippets showing suicide

Fresh rules in place at Instagram on Monday ramped up a ban on images that might encourage suicide or self harm, adding drawings and other fictional content to the list.

Published 29 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Venezuela refugee crisis to become far worse, UN-EU conference told

The refugee wave in Latin America sparked by Venezuela's implosion will get worse next year, aggravating a regional crisis, a UN representative on the issue told a Brussels conference Monday.

Published 29 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Peronist Fernandez wins Argentine presidential election

Peronist candidate Alberto Fernandez swept to a first-round triumph in Argentina's presidential election Sunday, official results showed, bringing to an end the crisis-plagued rule of market-friendly incumbent Mauricio Macri. Fernandez, a 60-year-old law

Published 29 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Anti-IS coalition to meet in Washington November 14

More than 30 nations fighting the Islamic State group will gather in Washington on November 14 in a French-initiated meeting as the United States pulls troops from Syria, a US official said Monday.

Published 29 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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2,000 Georgia websites hacked in cyber attacks

Some 2,000 websites in Georgia, including those of the president, courts, and media were hacked in a massive cyber attack on Monday, officials and media said.

Published 29 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Man with rightwing links tries to burn French mosque, shoots two

An 84-year-old former candidate for France's ultra-right party shot and seriously wounded two men in their 70s who saw him trying to burn a mosque in southwest France, police said, as the government expressed "solidarity" with Muslims.

Published 29 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Evacuations as wildfire breaks out in Los Angeles

A wildfire broke out early Monday near the renowned Getty Center in Los Angeles, forcing widespread evacuations as the flames destroyed several homes in hillside communities.

Published 29 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Embattled Chile president reshuffles one third of cabinet

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera unveiled a major cabinet reshuffle on Monday as he battles to find a response to 10 days of street protests that have left at least 20 people dead.

Published 29 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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China's Communist Party elite open key conclave

China's Communist Party elite kicked off a key meeting in Beijing on Monday, as the country's leadership faces pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, a protracted trade war, and a slowing economy.

Published 29 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Aaj TV - Tuesday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 29 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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The Weather

The weather report on Monday (October 28, 2019) and the forecast for Tuesday (October 29, 2019).

Published 29 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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JUI-F's Mufti Kifayatullah arrested

Mansehra Police on Sunday arrested senior leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazal (JUI-F) Mufti Kifayatullah from Islamabad for "chanda collection, holding corner meetings and inciting the public for taking part in Azadi March."

Published 28 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Saudi hosts 'Davos in desert'

Dozens of global policymakers and tycoons will attend a Saudi investment summit starting Tuesday. A strong turnout at the three-day Future Investment Initiative (FII), nicknamed "Davos in the desert", would further rehabilitate de facto ruler Crown Prince

Published 28 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Hindu community celebrates Diwali across Sindh

Hindu community celebrated Diwali, known as the festival of lights, across Sindh province on Sunday with zeal and fervour. The event was celebrated at the temples through gathering of families and decorating their houses and temples with colourful lights.

Published 28 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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PM to launch Clean Green Pakistan Index on 30th

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam says Prime Minister Imran Khan will launch Clean Green Pakistan Index at a grand launching ceremony on October 30.

Published 28 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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NAB files 1,230 references in various accountability courts: Chairman

Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) former Justice Javed Iqbal Sunday said the bureau had filed 1,230 references in various accountability courts, received 43,000 applications in Mudarba/ Musharka scandal and arrested 44 suspects involved in the

Published 28 Oct, 2019 12:00am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 25	278.52
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 25	278.32
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 25	155.60
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 25	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 25	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 25	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 24	5070.63
Nasdaq / Apr 24	15712.75
Dow Jones / Apr 24	38460.92
India Sensex / Apr 25	73780.80
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 25	37628.48
Hang Seng / Apr 25	17264.90
FTSE 100 / Apr 25	8077.84
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 25	17994.97

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 23	21035
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 23	213220
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 25	83.02
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 25	2325.45
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 25	80.89
Petrol/Litre / Apr 26	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 26 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 26 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 26 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 26 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 26 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 26 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 26 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 26 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 26 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 26 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 26 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 26 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 26 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 26 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 26 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 26 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 26 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 26 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 26 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 26 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 26 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 26 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 26 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 26 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 26 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 26 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 26 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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